Nutcracker and Tea

We have started a fun tradition with us ladies that at Christmas we attend the Nutcracker and then go out for tea.  Alyssa just loves every part of it.  I hope this is something that continues for years to come.

This year was Alyssa, Grandma Gail, Great Grammy, and I.  There weren't too many dates this year for us to attend due to schedules etc. and they started a little later than normal.  We were able to go to the matinee on the last day of performance.  Not that it even mattered when we went because it was still very magical.

Alyssa starts talking about it oh I would say either after she sees the first commercial for it, Christmas stuff starts being out, or when we received the tickets which was in August!  This little girl sure has a passion for the arts and I love it!  She wanted to dance up on that stage so bad with all the ballerinas.

After the performance we went out to tea at the Queen Mary Tea Room.  It's not a very big place so you are somewhat cramped all in.  It's a pretty cool place to go if you ever get the chance.  My only complaint is the price, it can be a little spendy.  The main thing is my little girl loves everything about it and this day is always about her.

She was so very excited to get her hot chocolate, which she got her very own pot full of it.  When her food came boy was she thrilled.  I have to say she did great eating and even went for her fruit first.  Although I really don't have too much of a problem with my kids eating nutritious foods so that is nice.

We were there for a few hours before heading back up to Magnolia and then making the long drive home.  It was a very long day but fun.  We had a blast hanging out with Grammy and Grandma Gail and all the conversation.  Of course looking forward to next year as well.